We remember Sam Phillips (1923-2013)

 

We remember Sam Phillips, who was born in Alabama on this day in 1923.   In 1954, Phillips heard Elvis' voice and the rest is rock history.  He died in 2013.

Just heard a great interview about this book......it sounds like a great read........

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We remember Umberto Eco (1932-2016)

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Umberto Eco was born in Italy on this day in 1932 and died in February 2016.

Back  in 1986, I was introduced to Umberto Eco with the movie "The name of the rose".    Let's say that the movie and the book are both very good.

His books were difficult to follow but persistence paid off.  

Read "The Name of the rose" and see for yourself:

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1920: Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees

What was the most consequential sale of a baseball player in history?  The answer is Babe Ruth, who was sold to the Yankees on this day in 1920.     

Ruth, the Yankees and baseball were never the same.

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